A welding symbol consists of a flange weld with three numbers associated with it. The first number is 1/8, the second number is 3/8, and they are connected by a "+". The third number, 3/32 is shown below the first two numbers. What does this symbol mean?
A) The radius of the weld is 3/8", the distance to the weld surface from the end of the fillet is 1/8", and the depth of penetration of the weld is 3/32".
B) The radius of the weld is 3/32", the distance to the weld surface from the end of the fillet is 3/8", and the depth of penetration of the weld is 1/8".
C) The radius of the weld is 1/8", the distance to the weld surface from the end of the fillet is 3/32", and the depth of penetration of the weld is 3/8".
D) The radius of the weld is 1/8", the distance to the weld surface from the end of the fillet is 3/8", and the depth of penetration of the weld is 3/32".
E) None of the above. This is an incorrect symbol.

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The first number, 1/8, refers to the distance to the weld surface from the end of the fillet. The second number, 3/8, refers to the radius of the weld. The third number, 3/32, refers to the depth of penetration of the weld. Therefore, the correct choice is D.

A Welding Symbol Consists of a Flange Weld with Three